The U.S. health care system is facing significant challenges, drawing attention to its ongoing issues. Numerous discussions highlight three key ways in which the situation is deteriorating. This comes in the wake of a high-profile murder case involving the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, with a federal trial set to begin one year after the tragic event. Despite promises from insurers to improve patient care following the incident, progress has been slow and many Americans are at risk of losing their health care due to a failed government shutdown. As these events unfold, experts continue to debate the deeper systemic problems plaguing American health care.